Description
A national YMCA Achievers career and college prep program for high school students in grades 8-12. Sessions are available after school and in partner schools, some Saturdays, college tours, field trips, industry tours, and fun-filled teen workshops at the YMCA.
Participants get real-life experiences and exposure to career pathways and college opportunities. The core program consists of Five Pillars - Academics, College Knowledge, Positive Relationships, Life Skills and Positive Identity inclusive of individual and group mental health support explored and provided over the school year and culminating with opportunities for summer internships and permanent employment.
HOW TO ENROLL: If your child participated last year, you already have an existing account. You are required to register your student at the beginning of each new academic school year. To enroll, use your email address and click forgot password to access your account. If this is your students first time enrolling into the program, you will need to create a new account before registering your student.
OPTIONS: Do Not Need To Be Selected.
SCHOOL OPTION: Only choose a partner school if your child is attending that schools. If your child does not attend any of the schools listed, please leave this selection unchecked.
EDUCATIONAL PREP: Only choose the options you want, otherwise leave this unchecked. ACT/SAT Prep has one day of overlap with the Young Men Thriving sessions. A YMCA Staff member can assist you if you have issues enrolling in both.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPTION: Only choose the options you want your student to experience, otherwise leave this unchecked.
Continue to Check Out: Forthcoming activities throughout the academic year.
PROGRAM COST: This program is fully funded by grants and is available at no cost to participants.
PROGRAM DATES: Program dates vary each month. Participants enrolled will receive a monthly calendar is in advance of upcoming events.
Age Category
Teen
Location
Boll Family YMCA
Instructor
LaRon Evans
Activity
| List: Educational Prep |
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| The participant will have to select between 0 and 6 out of the 6 following Activities to register for. |
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| Name |
Type |
Number |
Age |
Date |
Location |
| ACT/SAT Test Prep |
Activity |
132914 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
From Oct 8, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026
Each Thursday from 5pm to 7pm |
Boll Family YMCA |
| College Tour - Grand Valley |
Activity |
132915 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
Nov 7, 2026
Saturday from 6am to 4pm |
Boll Family YMCA |
| College Tour - Saginaw Valley State U/Central MI U |
Activity |
132916 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
Nov 14, 2026
Saturday from 7am to 5pm |
Boll Family YMCA |
| College Tour - Schoolcraft College |
Activity |
132917 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
Feb 19, 2027
Friday from 8:30am to 1pm |
Boll Family YMCA |
| College Tour - Western Michigan /Albion College |
Activity |
132918 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
Nov 3, 2026
Tuesday from 8am to 6:30pm |
Boll Family YMCA |
| College Visit - Michigan State University |
Activity |
133788 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
Nov 3, 2026
Tuesday from 8:45am to 3:45pm |
Boll Family YMCA |
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| List: Personal Development |
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| The participant will have to select between 0 and 3 out of the 3 following Activities to register for. |
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| Name |
Type |
Number |
Age |
Date |
Location |
| Young Men Thriving: Coalition for Boys and Young Men |
Activity |
132920 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Nov 5, 2026 to May 6, 2027
Thursday from 5pm to 7pm on the 1st week of each month |
Boll Family YMCA |
| Youth In Government (YIG) |
Activity |
132921 |
At least 13 but less than 19 |
From Sep 15, 2026 to Jun 15, 2027
Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on the 1st, 3rd weeks of each month |
Boll Family YMCA & Online Virtual Sessions |
| YUSA: ChangeMakers |
Activity |
132922 |
At least 14 but less than 20 |
From Jun 4, 2027 to Jun 6, 2027
Each Sunday from 9am to 2pm
Each Friday from 9am to 2pm
Each Saturday from 9am to 2pm |
Unspecified |
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| List: Achievers School - If applies |
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| The participant will have to select between 0 and 1 out of the 8 following Activities to register for. |
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| Name |
Type |
Number |
Age |
Date |
Location |
| Achievers - Centerline High School |
Activity |
132906 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Oct 13, 2026 to Jun 1, 2027
Each Tuesday from 8:30am to 9:30am |
Centerline High School 26300 Arsenal St, Center Line, MI 48015 |
| Achievers - East English Village Preparatory |
Activity |
132907 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Oct 21, 2026 to Jun 2, 2027
Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5pm |
East English Village Preparatory Academy |
| Achievers - Henry Ford HS |
Activity |
132908 |
At least 13 but less than 19 |
From Oct 19, 2026 to May 17, 2027
Each Monday from 12:20pm to 1:20pm |
Henry Ford HS |
| Achievers - Hutchinson-Howe Middle School |
Activity |
132909 |
At least 12 but less than 15 |
From Oct 14, 2026 to May 26, 2027
Each Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am |
Hutchinson-Howe Elementary/Middle School |
| Achievers - Lincoln King HS |
Activity |
132910 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Oct 15, 2026 to May 20, 2027
Each Thursday from 11:17am to 12:17pm |
Lincoln King HS |
| Achievers - Mumford High School |
Activity |
132911 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Oct 21, 2026 to Jun 2, 2027
Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5pm |
Mumford High School |
| Achievers - Redford Union High School |
Activity |
132912 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Oct 20, 2026 to Jun 1, 2027
Each Tuesday from 11:20am to 12:35pm |
Redford Union |
| Achievers - Western International High School |
Activity |
132913 |
At least 13 but less than 20 |
From Oct 14, 2026 to Jun 2, 2027
Each Wednesday from 11:20am to 1:20pm |
Western International High School |
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